Isuzu Pickup Truck; Volkswagen Rabbit (1981): Steering
Recall 82V016000 · Feb 23, 1982 · Volkswagen of America,inc
5,200
vehicles affected
5,200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 82V016000
- Date
- Feb 23, 1982
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
A LOCK NUT WHICH SECURES THE TIE ROD TO THE INNER BALL JOINT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY FASTENED ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ALONG POOR ROADS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TIE ROD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LOCK NUT FOR ADEQUATE TIGHTNESS, CORRECTING WHERE NECESSARY.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Isuzu | Pickup Truck | 1981 |
| Volkswagen | Rabbit | 1981 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 82V016000?
2 models: Isuzu Pickup Truck (1981), Volkswagen Rabbit (1981), about 5,200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 82V016000?
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LOCK NUT FOR ADEQUATE TIGHTNESS, CORRECTING WHERE NECESSARY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.